Statutes of Limitations For Minors

Statute of Limitation Laws for Minors

When it comes to the prosecution of minors their alleged crimes as well must fall within a certain time-line allowed by law. A statute of limitations is simply that time which is allotted by law of the state within which minors can be prosecuted or held liable for debt or any crime and criminal actions.

Children often make mistakes, and to be a child with a record is often not what most parents want for their kids. Make sure you visit with an attorney who has handled juvenile defense cases before. Ask for references and try to get a a good idea on how effective legal counsel from this lawyer or firm will be for your child.

Your Child and Negligent Doctors and Hospital Staff

If your child was misdiagnosed or suffered an injury due to a negligent doctor or hospital staff it's imperative you seek proper counsel as soon as possible. The statute of limitations on injuries at most is only a few years after your child turns 18 and some are even sooner.

Below is a listing of the states and their statute of limitations as they pertain to minors within that state. While this list is updated regularly, often-times laws about minors in every state get modified, repealed, amended or changed by legislation. Please locate a lawyer who is qualified to represent you in your legal matter.

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STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR MINORS

STATE

STATUTE RULES

Alabama

Limitation period Begins to run on the minors 19th birthday, except in cases of medical malpractice or wrongful death

Alaska

Limitation period Begins to run on the minors 18th birthday, except in cases of medical malpractice or wrongful death

Arizona

Limitation period Begins to run on the minors 18th birthday, except in cases of wrongful death

Arkansas

3 years from date of 21st birthday

California

3 years from date of injury

Colorado

Begins on date of 18th birthday (excluding wrongful death cases)

Connecticut

No special rules for minors

Delaware

No special rules for minors

Florida

No special rules for minors

Georgia

Time Begins to run on date of 18th birthday (except in cases of medical malpractice or wrongful death)

Hawaii

Time Begins on date of 18th birthday (except in cases of medical malpractice or wrongful death)

Idaho

No special rules for minors

Illinois

No special rules for minors

Indiana

Begins on date of 18th birthday (except in cases of wrongful death)

Iowa

Begins on date of 18th birthday (except in cases of medical malpractice or wrongful death)

Kansas

1 year after date of 18th birthday (except in cases of wrongful death)

Kentucky

Begins on 18th birthday

Louisiana

No special rules for minors

Maine

6 years after date of 18th birthday

Maryland

3 years from date of 18th birthday (except in cases of medical malpractice or wrongful death)

Massachusetts

Begins on minors 18th birthday

Michigan

1 year from date of 18th birthday

Minnesota

Begins on date of 18th birthday (except in wrongful death cases)

Mississippi

Begins on date of 21st birthday. except in cases of medical malpractice or wrongful death.

Missouri

Begins on date of 21st birthday. except in cases of medical malpractice or wrongful death

Montana

Begins on date of 18th birthday. excluding medical malpractice or wrongful death

Nebraska

Begins when minor turns 20 years old (except in wrongful death cases)

Nevada

Begins on minors 18th birthday (except in medical malpractice or wrongful death cases)

New Hampshire

2 years from 18th birthday

New Jersey

Begins on 21st birthday

New Mexico

1 year from date of 18th birthday

New York

3 years from date of 18th birthday (excluding wrongful death cases)

North Carolina

3 years from date of 18th birthday

North Dakota

Time Begins on 18th birthday (excluding wrongful death cases)

Ohio

Time Begins on 18th birthday

Oklahoma

Time beings on 18th birthday (excluding malpractice cases)

Oregon

5 years from date of 18th birthday

Pennsylvania

2 years from date of 18th birthday

Rhode Island

Time Begins on 18th birthday (except in cases of medical malpractice or wrongful death)

South Carolina

1 year after date of 18th birthday

South Dakota

Begins on 18th birthday

Tennessee

Begins on date of 18th birthday

Texas

Begins on date of 18th birthday

Utah

Begins on date of 18th birthday

Vermont

Begins on date of 18th birthday

Virginia

No special rules for minors

Washington

Begins on 18th birthday (except in cases of medical malpractice and wrongful death)

West Virginia

Begins on date of 18th birthday (except in cases of medical malpractice or wrongful death)

Disclaimer: Statute of Limitation laws in every state get modified, repealed, amended, and/or changed by the legislature of that states jurisdiction. The authors and webmaster of StatuteofLimitation.info have made every effort to post the most current laws. Please use this site as a general reference and for comparison purposes. Do not substitute any information from this site for advice you would get from a qualified legal professional

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